maverick : sir, i have converted tapmi.i've got a few more interviews left. my confusion is this. i have got liba and kj somaiya interview on the same date and same time as well.i tried changing the time or dates but it is not possible according to the authorities there. so what do u think i should i attend given that i have converted tapmi?
pcr : congrats on TAPMI. attend the KJSom

arun : hello sir......I hav bim trichy interview the day after tomorrow....any last minute tips?
aju : make sure u go thru the BIM site in detail apart from looking thru previous years GDPI experiences...Best of luck

raja : hi
aju : hi raja, shoot ur question but make sure that it is pertinent to the agenda of the Chat-on GD/PI/Essay Preparation, to get a quick answer...

rahulv : what is the main difference between avg placement & median ctc?
srinivas : Avg ctc is the arithmetic mean of the the CTCs of students who get placed. On the other hand, when you arrange the CTCs in increasing order, the middle value is the median CTC. Median CTC of say 8 lakhs means there are an equal number of people with CTC more than 8 lakh and less than 8 lakh.

rishi : sir...what shud i prepare for my pharma MBA interview at NMIMS...????
satyaprakash : Rishi, be well informed about the curriculum and the future prospects. Look at the track record of NMIMS Pharma. Know as much as you can about the workings of the pharma industry and most importantly, be very clear about your reasons for pursuing this niche course.

shayakg : Sir,which is better IMT-N or BIMTECH.
tanuja : IMT-N

deepak12 : sorry sir i have to know this .there are two colleges in hyderabad both named ISB. which one is good? and do they accept MAT score
pcr : there is only one Indian School of Business. And they consider GMAT scores

nandu : Hi do they ask engineering mathematics questions in the PI. If yes what are the frequently asked topics.
pcr : if that is your subject area, then yes, they would. log on to the shp on our website. check the GDEI briefcase, you'll find FAQs from subject, gathered from earlier intws

vikash : welingkar bang is a gud colg or not
satyaprakash : It is not a bad college.

sharad : Hello Sir...Is it necessary to carry a resume during PI for MBA colleges???
srinivas : Not compulsory unless specified but you may carry if you wish to. But be prepared for questions on the resume.

mit : currently persuing 8th Sem B.Tech. (Petroleum Engg.). I have scored 78.34%ile in CAT and havwe got a call for GD-PI from School of Petroleum Management, Gandhinagar (Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University). Kindly give Guidance for the preparation of GD-PI. Types of Topics to be prepared for in GD and type of questions in PI.
srinivas : The topic could be anything under the sun, primarily focussing on current issues- political, social and economic. Do go through the GDEI briefcase and read newspapers.

chint4496 : Sir..what all to read for imi new delhi interview..am really nervous...please answer..
pcr : brush up subjects. stay uptodate on GK and curr affairs. think about yourself and plans, why mba , strong and weak points.

raju : sir i got 90%ile in MAT suggest some colleges i have applied christ and amity
tanuja : alliance,amity,christ

mit : got a call from School of Petroleum Management, Gandhinagar. Tips for preparing for GD-PI...
srinivas : Attend the mock GDs, PIs Read the newspapers regularly esp. the budget.

pk : I have attended about 6 interviews till now. All 6 have lasted for an average of 12-13 minutes, the maximum not being more than 15. I feel very uneasy about such a short interview. Does a short interview of 10 minutes mean that I didn't generate enough interest from the panel ? Or does it mean that they are happy with me ?
satyaprakash : It purely depends on the questions asked, your answers to them, and how well informed and sincere you appear to them. A short interview does not necessarily mean a bad impression and a long interview doesn't mean you will get through. As long as you did a decent job, you can be hopeful. All the best !

deepak12 : sorry sir my mistake its IBS?? which one is good.
pcr : IBS is the ICFAI Business School. The Hyd centre is good as a back up, if financial management is your interest

vikky : SIR I HAVE MY IIM RANCHI(PGDHRM)GD AND PI ON 23RD....COULD THEY ASK ME QUETIONS OF MBA LEVEL OR ONLY BASICS OF MY PERSPECTIVE SPECIALISATION
aju : be prepared for both on the safer side, but ensure that basics are covered...

sharad : Actually Sir...i have calls from SDMIMD,IFMR and BIM...they have asked only to bring marksheets and certificates and no mention of resume...and if I decide to take a resume what should i write under "objectives"???
aju : objectives is not a must under resume for an MBA interview...just be prepared if they ask it as a question

sg : sir can i choose amity noida over ibs hyd?
rahulgupta : ibs may have slight edge over amity

chint4496 : i've read articles posted in time's gdei briefcase only..and i saw this year's imi delhi essay experiences from students and came to know that..many topics weren't there in gdei briefcase like "euthanasia legalized" or "bihar turnout"(essay topic for delhi batch on 3rd march)..so what to do if such off topic comes in for essay..
kapilverma : if u don't have any idea about the topic, listen for the first 3-4 min very carefully. Develop understanding of the topic and then, try to connect something that you know with the topic. Add some examples...try to argue logically.

gandhi : Is Preference given to Petroleum Engineers after getting a call for GD-PI @ School of Petroleum Mgmt. PDPU ?
pcr : all other things being equal, there may be some recogn of their subject bkgrnd

garg : hello sir,which one i should go if i do mba frm jpr jaipuria jaipur, R.A poodar???
rahulgupta : podar

sg : sir can i choose amity noida over ibs hyd for marketing?
tanuja : depends on a no. of factors...fee structure is much higher for ibs hyd but is considered a better brand

anup : sir i have converted TAPMI..Now waiting for XIMB result...is TAPMI a good college???As one of my friend from XIMB told that TAPMI is a worst option,Their placements are not even decent!!!!!!Is it so???Kindly reply....
srinivas : TAPMI is definitely a good college with a good reputation for its quality of education. Do not get perturbed by what others say. Wait for XIMB result.

pankesh : new iims or iit b or mdi?I have five years experience?
pcr : mdi gurgaon, new iims, iit b

raj : sir TAPMI,FORE,KJ SOM..would you please arrange
rahulgupta : tapmi kj fore

tapan : Are Mock GD Rounds being conducted @ TIME Ahmd in this week... mailed bt nt yet got reply.. That is y m asking...
srinivas : Pl mail at ahmedabad@time4education.com or contact the office at 079-26921342.

myname : sir,i have got final call from bimtech noida for pgdm international bussiness.how good is the course status for bimtech......should i join?????
rahulgupta : what other options? further IB is a focussed prog so join only if you like the field

arun : Sir in GD How to write an effective summary?wat must be in tat summary?do we hav eto provide any conclusions?
pcr : you sum up the discussion, ie. whatever was discussed. You can organise it, but don't add anything that wasn't discussed, whether opinion or concl

jkkj : it wl be gud or nt to take admission in fisb gurgaon affilited to mdu rohtak?plsss reply
satyaprakash : Not a college that I would recommend outright.

sharad : Thank you very much Sir...but the problem is that I have never attended a PI...not even a mock or for a job...So plz give me some tips...I got 89.83 in CAT...but am 2011 pass out...so will year drop be a hindrance???
srinivas : no..it's how u explain it. you may explain you were into preparing for mba.

chint4496 : Sir but its an essay writing ..not a group discussion..what am i supposed to do in such case...is it okay..if i capture one word and write whatever i know about it..like say in bihar turnout..can i write about the present poor state of bihar..or present elections etc or whatever i know about it.?
pcr : you're really supposed to be prepared with some GK and curr afffaairs. However,in the worst case, yes, pick the thoughts in the topic tthat you think you know something about and address those

abhk : sir i have bim interview tomorrow and my score is 78% bc but will they select only candidate score greater than 85%..
aju : don't go with any such prejudice, if u give it ur best shot, u might be the first one selected- so for now do your best!

pk : Thanks SatyaPrakash. My area of strenth is my workex. However after talking for a few minutes about my work , the panelists shift to other areas. How can I lead the inetrview towards my worka nd make it stick there ?
satyaprakash : The notion that anyone can 'lead' an interview is a myth. You are judged on various parameters. The best thing to do would be to brush up on your knowledge, get the answers to basic questions sorted and try to connect your answers to your work experience. Not easy, but you can give it a shot.

myname : should i apply to wellingar mumbai and kj somaiya for pgdm financial services with cmat rank 2835 and cat %ile- 72 ....???
satyaprakash : Your CAT score won't get you a call. And your CMAT rank is not very encouraging, but you can take a chance.

vikky : IS ROI ON MASTER SCHOOL OF MNAGEMENT.MEERUT IS GOOD OR NOT?
rahulgupta : fee charged is comparatively less but you should find out about placements this year to calc roi.

abhk : sir when asked to write about two favourite authour i mentioned sydney but i ve read only two of his book will they ask about many ques regarding the authour and their books in gd pi
srinivas : Having read 2 books, you should have at least some idea of what the books are about.

nimi : WITCH COLLEGE IS BETTER TAPMI OR GIM
satyaprakash : GIM

vishal : what is the weightage given to GD/PI in the CAP rounds?
satyaprakash : If you are referring to CET, then the written test comprises of 200 marks, 4 marks for past academic record, 2 marks for work experience and 17 marks each for G.D. & P.I.

sibmp : nmims, sibm p, scmhrd, new iims, mdi, iift please arrange it in decreasing order...
satyaprakash : MDI, IIFT, New IIMs, NMIMS ,SIBM P,SCMHRD

sri : hi sir.. which college is good WE Bnglr or GLIM Chennai? please reply sir
kapilverma : it depends on the course, but glim should be better

bunghole : sir im a fresher completed graduation BCA last yr dropped one yr and was able to convert siib only of all the colleges applied dis year.. should i go fr it or shud i drop anodr yr fr prep??
rahulgupta : it is a focussed prog so go only if you r int the field

rck : we school is welingkar or not?
rahulgupta : yes

chint4496 : And sir..in my tapmi interview,i was unable to answer the academics related questions(i am a fresher)...rest all was good..i answered all the questions correctly and with confidence...so only a turn off in academics questions would affect my chances of getting selected..i got 93.17 in cat..and currently waitlisted..please reply
srinivas : You are expected to be reasonably sound in acads even if you are an experienced person. Being a fresher you are definitely expected to do better.

chnk : my mat score is 620...pls suggest me sm colgs in gurgaon n jaipur..
rahulgupta : iirm ,udai, maharishi arvind

sas : HI sir having a objective to be an entrepreneur will it satisfy the interview panel since their goal is to place us in a good company
aju : you could get placed in good company & earn experience & in the longer run with the garnered experience engage in entrepreneurship...so it can satisfy...

vikash : kiams or imdr
rahulgupta : imdr

bunghole : sir i dont mind doin mba(ib) if ts fruitful fr me in d near future.. also m interested doin it. i hav one crucial decision as i hav also convrted sibm bang fr general mba bt i intend to join siib as its a much older nd reliable collg dan sibm b.. am i makin d rite choice??? plzz its really imp i hav already deposited fees at siib.. shud i refund nd go fr sibm b..?? (or drop andr yr.. which wont b wise i guess)
pcr : no need to agonise over your choice. go with siib. and a suggestion for the future - pick nicknames that are a little more positive !!

pk : can you please arrange this in the decreasing order ? IIM L,FMS,MDI,IIT B,NMIMS,XIMB,IIT D
rahulgupta : your order seems ok. NM/xim/iit d cud be decided on basis of loc pref

manjul1986 : Hi Sir...I have 2.5 years of work ex ...So if i get through IMI interview is it worth joining....My package expectations are anything >=10 lakhs...
rahulgupta : diff to get that sal

neha : SIR I GOT 268 MARKS AND 184 RANK IN CMAT .DO I HAVE ANY CHANCE IN TOP 5 COLLEGES JBIMS,SYDNEHAM,KJS,WE,GIM
satyaprakash : It depends on how many candidates drop out. Keep your chin up !

sohail : Sir i have a different query and a bit lengthy. Any other way i can communicate it to you because here my queries are not gettin answered, plz reply
pcr : sohail, if it's a lengthy query, mail it to info@time4education.com - it will be passed on to someone who will give you the clarifications you want

kalpesh55555555 : i am very weak in technical. i have done B.E. in I.T. thats why i wanted to go for non technical side i.e. MBA. Now, in IIT'S they are asking technical questions. What to do? My interview is on sunday? plz help
aju : ...go with a positive outlook, towards the beginning of interview, if u can divert them to any interesting aspect of urs, they might spent more time there, absolute basics in ur technical areas u shud be able to answer- it won't be too hard, hence do not worry...

ankit_mmcoe : Good Evening Sir,my AIR in CMAT is 6000.Are there any good colleges under CMAT worth applying for a fresher....or should i try again next year...please reply sir..m damn tensed
satyaprakash : If you can afford to wait, then please do so. Get some experience under your belt and prepare for the entrance exams in a diligent manner. Don't just choose a college out of desperation. All the best, kid !

pk : can you please arrange this in the decreasing order ? IIM L,FMS,MDI,IIT B,NMIMS,XIMB,IIT D
rahulgupta : your order seems ok. NM/xim/iit d cud be decided on basis of loc pref

myname : to Rahul gupta sir, I have given gdpi for imt nagpur/hyd.....but result is not out and applied to wellingar bang,ims gzbd and thinking to apply amity noida???
rahulgupta : seems ok

manjul1986 : If we leave the package then is the institute worth joining i.e if we take parameters like education,profile,bschool image etc for my experience(2.5 years ) ??
rahulgupta : yes but depends on ur choices

shivangi : bimtech,wellingkar,itm (navi mumbai),kirloskar..please arrange in decreasing order?
rahulgupta : tim bimech welling kirlos

sharad : Plz sir...I have my 1st ever PI 2moro...Also am 2011 pass out with no work ex...so I need to get in a good college...plz give me some tips...
aju : go with a positive attitude, look at newspaper headlines, look thru previous years interview ques for same institute, reach on time, in case the interview do not go as expected, make sure u learn & make subsequent ones better...

guhan : I know it is slightly off the topic. But still wanted to know it immediately. I'm interested in HR, Can u rate the following colleges which is best stands for HR? esp, interms of Placement. (MDI -HR, SIBM Pune -HR, SCMHRD -HR)
rahulgupta : your order seems ok

balram : cat 76 no WE,want quality education in general management rate asb coimb,new iim,bimtech retail,sdmimd.
satyaprakash : If you want quality education, then why not set your sights higher ? Work hard and get a much better score. Do well !

bunghole : ok pcr sir.. wil try initials nxt tym. one more is siib better or welingkar.. i hav purchased deir app.. shud i fill it as a replacement for siib?
pcr : stay with siib !!

neha : SIR CAN I EXPECT WE COLLEGE WITH 184 RANK IN CMAT
satyaprakash : A similar question on CMAT has already been answered. Please read the chat transcript instead of flooding this forum.

joy : Sir how to handle or givesome tips regarding case study based GD?
pcr : study the case. In the discussion, identify role-players and the decision maker. Identify issue or problem. examine aspects. consider possible solutions. discuss best solution and best alternative

manjul1986 : If we leave the package then is the institute worth joining i.e if we take parameters like education,profile,bschool image etc for my experience(2.5 years ) ??....Sir could you please shed some light on the above question..
rahulgupta : yes but depends on ur choices

sharad : Thank You Sir...but will a year drop be a hindrance???
aju : do not worry about that in advance, make sure u prepare well in case asked on that, but people with drops have made it into the best institutes in the past including IIMs.

kalpesh55555555 : @aju:What to answer on question like why MBA? I am in a group of 8-10 people who among all are engineers and 2 of them have done MBA. And i wanted to learn all the aspective of the business, how really the organization works, how to assign roles and responsibilities to the individual.Thats why i wanted to do mba. Is it a good answer. Or what should i answer?
aju : your answer is good- but make another connection & put it in perspective- 'it is all for performing effectively in a role in an organizational setting for the advancement of the organization & thereby for your own career advancement'...

sibmp : @rahul gupta Your opinion on nmims hr course?
rahulgupta : decent but mdi far better for placements

anup : sir please arrange TAPMI,GIM,KJ SOMAIYA,IMT-G in ascending order plz...
tanuja : TAPMI,KJ SOMAIYA,IMT-G,GIM in ascending order

myname : to rahul sir, how is BIMTECH international management in terms of ROI????
rahulgupta : just ok. placements in IM diff to get . mostly people get mktg jobs.

joy : sir plz reply how to handle or givesome tips regarding case study based GD?
pcr : answered joy ! have a look below

suvo : HIII SIR SCMHRD OR NARSEE MONJI FOR MARKETING?
satyaprakash : NMIMS

manjul1986 : To Rahul sir...Could you please let me know like wat sort of choices?? If u r saying wrt other Bschools then i have only got IMT as an option...
rahulgupta : if it is imt -g then it is better than imi

deepak12 : sir ji tell me some good colleges in delhi/ncr
srinivas : MDI, IMI, FORE, IIFT

kalpesh55555555 : What should be my answer on que: What is your long term goal? ans:I wanted to establish software organization and i wanted to become a successful manager in the corporate world by my innovation and hard work. Is it ok? Plz suggest something
kapilverma : yes is seems ok. now, try to explain how mgmt education will help u in achieving this goal.

suvo : SIBM-P OR SCMHRD FOR HR?
satyaprakash : SIBM has higher packages.

nehal : Good Evening Sir. On question:Why MBA? is it okay if i answer:"i wanted to try different other than technical stuff."..what else are we supposed to mention?...please advise sir
kapilverma : Not OK! u need to explain how mba will help u in achieving your goals. also, try to link mgmt with your past...skills, qualities, incidents, etc.

thereader : Besides being well-aware of the institute that one is vying for, WHAT would be the "MUST-DOs" and "DO-NOT-AVOID" tips for the PIs? Any specific mantra that one needs to know/ follow... Thanks...
pcr : brush up subjects. stay uptodate on GK and curr affairs. think about yourself and plans, why mba , strong and weak points.

vikky : IS IPE A BETTER OPTION UNDER MAT OR IMS,GHAZIABAD OR MSM,MEERUT?
pcr : did you mean IMT Gaziabad? If so, IMT, IPE, then MSM

kalpesh55555555 : @ kapilverma:Sir, management education will shape up my abilities. It will givw me the real exposure amd right education for becoming a manager. I will learn how to tackle stressful situations. how to assign roles and responsibilities to the individual and how really the organization works.It will help me in making my dreams come true.
pcr : before the dreams part, please mention the skills and abilities you will gain through mgmnt education. the rest of your answer's OK

mayur : which one to choose in case of NMIMS Mumbai and the new IIMs???
srinivas : New IIMs

thereader : Good Evening. Sorry for being a li'l off-topic but just wanted to know whether there's any chance of securing a seat in a good college with a CMAT rank of 246 (99.16 percentile) and an AIR of 590...and which college/ colleges... Thanks...
satyaprakash : Since CMAT happened for the 1st time, it is a bit difficult to assure you that you will surely get admission in a good college. Keep your fingers crossed !

deepak12 : sir why u not replying
pcr : deepak, i just checked. all your queries were answered !!

manjul1986 : Thank you Rahul sir..Just one final question..In IMT interview they asked me that if u want to be an Enterpreneur thn why not go for a enterprenurship course rather than going for MBA???I am not able to find a answer for this...Sir your views are very much required....
srinivas : Business basics are the same whether you become an entrepreneur or work in a company. You need not become an entrepreneur immediately after ur mba. You may choose to start on your own after working for a few years.

kalpesh55555555 : it may be sily query but i can not find recent carom champion. As my hobby is playing carrom, what should i know about it in interview. Plz help
pcr : look up http://www.indiancarrom.com As for questions, please think of the things you know, including rules and point systems. if you play only out of interest that should be fine. If you're a championship player, however, there are probably finer details you should know, like the federations, national and world rankings and so on

thereader : @pcr Thank You. Had this li'l silly but very important query... In SOP Essays or even in the PIs, when asked to mention the "likes" and "dislikes," what would be the ideal answer...I know it's subjective but just wanted to know, which realm/subject/thing/topic should one consider when answering such questions...(as there are far too many likes/ dislikes, which ones to mention can be a very important factor... Thanks.
pcr : here's a clue - likes should be allied to your strengths (and always consider your best strengths) dislikes would point to your weaknesses (and always consider small weaknesses)

kalpesh55555555 : my hobby is solving puzzles. But m afraid of telling it in interview as they might ask me some puzzle. and if m not able to answer it properly, they will think that m lying. But honestly, i like to solve puzzles typically su-doku and logical puzzles. What to do?
pcr : go with it. tell them that. answer honestly but with some thought. if given a puzzle to solve give it your best shot. it's your approach they're interested in, not necessarily the result

bunghole : sir is liba better or siib??
pcr : siib !!

tree : IIT Bombay or new IIms?
srinivas : Suggest you first convert both and then think about choosing one. IIMs in case you convert.

kalpesh55555555 : Today, all my queries are answered. thank you all.
pcr : you're welcome !!

micky : nmims,wellingkar,bimtech,kirloskar,itm..is this order fine? kindly reply..
satyaprakash : Seems ok, Micky.

siddgup : IIFT kolkata or IIT Kanpur?
srinivas : IIT kanpur

bunghole : thank u all sir(esp pcr)! last quest..all in all is siib worth joining fr a fresher with no work ex and one yr drop?? or shud i drop anodr year..
pcr : friend, whatever your actual name is, don't look a gift horse in the mouth. you've got a good admission for your circumsttancces prospects are good. GO FOR IT

nehal : then sir on "why mba" question can i answer "i m planning to open business of my own which is possible only after pursuing MBA"..can this also be my long term goal..please correct me..
srinivas : MBA is education about business fundamentals. What you do with the education depends on you- whether you would like to open your own business or work for someone and help an organization is your choice.

san16 : I have been placed on the Waitlist by BIMTECH. They ask me to put in 30000 to confirm. Is it refundable if I fail to convert?
satyaprakash : Please ask them !!!

siddgup : IIT Kanpur rank out of first 25 school?
srinivas : Ranking aside, consider a school in the context of your performance in the exams such as CAT/XAT. Ranking has to be considered in context not in absolute terms. It is among the good ones.

amthereader : satyaprakash... Thank you...would like to know if there's anything I should do right now...coz haven't applied to any college...would it make sense to wait for the GD/PI process that's a part of the CET exam...(am a Maharashtra candidate)... Also, is there any outside chance of securing a seat in WELINGKAR or KJ with a CMAT rank of 590 (99.16 percentile)...
satyaprakash : As you are the reader, I am sure you would be perusing newspapers,

imbroglio : Sir plz plz plz
pcr : THIS MSG IS FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR INSTITUTE RANKINGS AND SO ON. We're sorry we couldn't answer all your questions, but remember, we were here to field your questions on GDs, PIs, and Essays. Please look up our website for detailed b-school rankings, and if you don't find the info you want, send a detailed query to info@time4educatio.com and you'll soon get an answer

amthereader : Before the chat session ends... would like to thank @pcr and @satyaprakash Sir... Thanks for your valuable tips and advice...
satyaprakash : As you are the reader, I am sure you would be perusing newspapers and magazines regularly. Go through the GDEI briefcase for further help. As far as securing admission to WE or KJ is concerned, keep your fingers crossed. May the force be with you, kiddo !!!